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(1). To argue with (or complain to) management about something you feel passionate about (i.e. your comp).
“Look, Jerry … Pete’s just not going to sign off on a ten percent commission for this one. You can pound the table all you want, but it’s not going to happen.”
(1). When a third party is called in (usually your friend) to say the same exact thing you are saying to a long-standing client who no longer trusts your opinion.
“Hey Paul, I’ve hit a wall with one of my clients and I’m going to need you to be the cool uncle for me. Can you write me an email saying that you think it’s a great idea to shut down the website for 30 days to build some mystery around the brand? I think it’s a home run!
Props to Stephan B. for the submission!
(1). An unbalanced individual who cannot stop themselves from starting multiple businesses, no matter how successful (or more likely, unsuccessful) they turn out to be. It’s very similar to how Patrick Bateman cannot stop himself from killing people and doing sit-ups.
“I’m somewhat of a serial entrepreneur. My new venture is an upscale restaurant in midtown. Dorsia? No, it’s not like Dorsia. Nobody goes there anymore.”
